EZU vs HEDJ
iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF compared with WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EZU
iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
HEDJ
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- EZU yields more today: 3.81% vs 0.16% (forward).
- EZU has grown its payout faster: 10.7%/yr vs -43.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year HEDJ delivered the higher total return: +10.4% vs +7.3% (price change plus payouts).
- EZU is cheaper to own: 0.50% vs 0.58% expense ratio.
- EZU has the steadier distribution: consistency 44/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EZU | HEDJ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $64.63 | $55.60 |
| TTM yield | 2.85% | 0.08% |
| Forward yield | 3.81% | 0.16% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.462 | $0.09 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Mar 24, 2027 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.50% | 0.58% |
| 1-year payout growth | +19.2% | -84.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +10.7% | -43.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 44/100 | 0/100 |
| 1-year total return | +7.3% | +10.4% |
| 1-year price return | +4.3% | +10.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 9.4B | 1.7B |
| Years paying | 25.8 | 16.6 |
| Sector / category | Europe Stock | Europe Stock |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| EZU | HEDJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 154.7 | 179.9 |
| Income per year | $381 | $16 |
| Income per month (avg) | $32 | $1 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EZU · Model HEDJ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZU Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.231 | Est. |
| EZU Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.231 | Est. |
| HEDJ Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.045 | Est. |
| HEDJ Sep 20, 2027 | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.045 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, EZU or HEDJ?
EZU currently has the higher trailing yield: EZU yields 2.85% and HEDJ yields 0.08%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EZU and HEDJ pay?
EZU pays twice a year and HEDJ pays twice a year. EZU's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and HEDJ's is Mar 24, 2027.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EZU or HEDJ?
EZU has grown its payout faster: 10.7%/yr vs -43.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EZU or HEDJ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EZU and HEDJ differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.